I have been assigned to work on a cash transfers program for Belize. The objective of the project is to provide US$150 per month, during three months, to formal and informal workers who had lost their income because of the pandemic. Tourism is an important sector in Belize’s economy, and with the decrease in travel, much of the country is struggling to buy food and meet basic … [Read more...] about Cash to indigenous families hit by COVID-19
Environmental and Social Safeguards
One health, one world
The world is facing an unprecedented health crisis caused by infectious diseases. According to the US National Institute of Health, 60% of all infectious diseases in humans are of animal origin (zoonotic), and they represent 75% of new and emerging diseases. Among the most well-known zoonotic diseases that affect the human population are bird flu, rabies, and brucellosis, … [Read more...] about One health, one world
Business Intelligence and Big Data: What Opportunities Are There for Sustainability?
Within organizations today, many decisions must be taken at different levels: strategic, operational, and administrative. Each decision produces an impact, and, in a fully digital era, well-informed decision-making is an important differentiating factor. The Role of Business Intelligence Business intelligence has become a key tool in this new era of Big Data. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Business Intelligence and Big Data: What Opportunities Are There for Sustainability?
The top 10 Environmental and Social Safeguards Blogs of 2019
In this blog, we wanted to share with you the 10 most viewed IDB Environmental and Social Safeguards blogs of 2019. A special thanks to all of our readers and subscribers. We look forward to sharing more safeguards stories with you in … [Read more...] about The top 10 Environmental and Social Safeguards Blogs of 2019
Strengthening conservationism in developing countries: The protected area approach
Protected areas have been at the forefront of global conservation efforts. They define the boundaries of critical ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots. However, a variety of different terminologies and special regulations around the status of these areas may dilute the concept and confuse the environmental practitioner. Ultimately, it may lead to harmful interventions in … [Read more...] about Strengthening conservationism in developing countries: The protected area approach